Mid-Atlantic Fishing

Liberty Reservoir

The Liberty Reservoir, located near Baltimore, Maryland is one Maryland's
largest man-made impoundments. The 3,100 acre reservoir is a popular destination
for freshwater fishing, kayaking, birdwatching, and other outdoor recreation.
Average depths in the impoundment are around 60 feet, with some areas reaching
140 feet or more.

Liberty Reservoir Watershed

The Liberty Reservoir is fed by a network of rivers, creeks and small
streams. Its sources of water include the East, West and North branches of the
Patapsco as well as Beaver Run, Keyer's Run, Prugh Run, Morgan Run, Middle Run,
Locust Run, Cooks Branch, and numerous smaller streams.

A variety of parks, access points and other public lands are available to the
public. Baltimore City owns over 6,000 acres within the Liberty Reservoir
watershed. Public lands provide a buffer zone for the reservoir while supporting
activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking, and other outdoor recreation.

Carroll County maintains 10 community parks in the watershed. Baltimore
County maintains a 26 acre park. Maryland DNR manages Morgan Run Natural
Environment Area in Carroll County and part of Soldiers Delight Area in
Baltimore County.

The Maryland Department of the Environment periodically tests fish
taken from the reservoir. When potentially unhealthy levels of contaminates are
found in fish, the agency responds by issuing fish consumption advisories.